Eight Corners Elementary School serves 241 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Attendance Zone: Eight Corners Elementary School serves the northern part of Scarborough, ME, covering an area of approximately 18.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eight Corners Elementary School's student population of 241 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Eight Corners Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
6%
5%
White
70%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Eight Corners Elementary School often compared to?
Eight Corners Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill School, Blue Point School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eight Corners Elementary School?
241 students attend Eight Corners Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Eight Corners Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eight Corners Elementary School?
Eight Corners Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eight Corners Elementary School offer ?
Eight Corners Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eight Corners Elementary School part of?
Eight Corners Elementary School is part of Scarborough School District.
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